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David Copperfield : la sortie qui fait sensation

David Copperfield's name surfaces separately in the Epstein files, placing him among the many celebrities documented as having socialised with Epstein following his 2008 guilty plea.

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David Copperfield : la sortie qui fait sensation
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David Copperfield en Netherlands fait l'actualité ce jeudi. Selon NDTV, David Copperfield's name surfaces separately in the Epstein files, placing him among the many celebrities documented as having socialised with Epstein following his 2008 guilty plea.

Les faits

  • David Copperfield's name surfaces separately in the Epstein files, placing him among the many celebrities documented as having socialised with Epstein following his 2008 guilty plea.
  • David Blaine is widely known for a stunt in which he swallowed live goldfish, then released them, alive, hours later, into a fishbowl.
  • Epstein files link the convicted sex criminal with US' two top magicians -- David Blaine, David Copperfield.
  • David Blaine and David Copperfield have more in common than their first names.
  • This time, two of magic's biggest names are facing scrutiny--David Blaine and David Copperfield.

L'essentiel

NDTV indique que David Blaine is widely known for a stunt in which he swallowed live goldfish, then released them, alive, hours later, into a fishbowl. D'après NDTV, Epstein files link the convicted sex criminal with US' two top magicians -- David Blaine, David Copperfield. Comme le souligne NDTV, David Blaine and David Copperfield have more in common than their first names. Selon NDTV, this time, two of magic's biggest names are facing scrutiny--David Blaine and David Copperfield.

Les chiffres

NDTV indique que Messages left by Copperfield for Epstein date back to 2005, though the exact start of their ties is unclear. D'après NDTV, one of the most notable details concerning Copperfield is an internal FBI document from 2007. Comme le souligne NDTV, the records show communication between Epstein and Blaine from 2012 to 2016. Selon NDTV, In April 2013, Epstein emailed Soon-Yi Previn stating that Blaine "wanted to do the goldfish trick tonight for Woody and film it.

Les chiffres
Les chiffres

Le contexte

Selon NDTV, At the time, Epstein was facing a sex trafficking investigation in Florida, whilst Copperfield was separately being investigated by the FBI over a sexual assault allegation in Washington state, an allegation he denied, and which never resulted in charges. NDTV indique que despite the references in the files, neither Blaine nor Copperfield has been charged with any offence connected to Epstein. D'après NDTV, References also suggest Blaine attended social gatherings at Epstein's residence as early as 2003. Comme le souligne NDTV, At times, Epstein also tried to introduce Blaine to political figures and discussed social plans involving "girls." In a September 2015 email, Epstein wrote, "You missed some amazing girls last night." The context and ages referenced in that message are not specified in the documents.

Recherches associées

Les recherches associées qui dominent la conversation : David Copperfield : Biographie • “David Copperfield”, sur France Culture, une fine adaptation du plus personnel des livres de Dickens • « Zepeda, ce n’est pas David Copperfield ! » : face aux 30 ans de prison requis, ses avocats plaident l’acquittement • États-Unis : le magicien David Copperfield accusé d’avoir saccagé son penthouse de New York • « Insaisissables » : qui sont les vrais magiciens qui ont inspiré la saga ? • David Copperfield.

À retenir

  • This time, two of magic's biggest names are facing scrutiny--David Blaine and David Copperfield.
  • One of the most notable details concerning Copperfield is an internal FBI document from 2007.
  • Despite the references in the files, neither Blaine nor Copperfield has been charged with any offence connected to Epstein.
  • Recherches qui explosent : David Copperfield : Biographie, “David Copperfield”, sur France Culture, une fine adaptation du plus personnel des livres de Dickens, « Zepeda, ce n’est pas David Copperfield ! » : face aux 30 ans de prison requis, ses avocats plaident l’acquittement, États-Unis : le magicien David Copperfield accusé d’avoir saccagé son penthouse de New York.

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